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Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Hat Box, C. 1900

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  • Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...
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  • Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Carrying Box, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This early 20th century painted box was originally used as a portable traveling container, especially used for meals, snacks, and food offerings. The wooden box is crafted with eight sides, a lucky number believed to bring prosperity. Brushed atop layers of red and black lacquer, gilt linework decorates the sides with scrollwork, ruyi, and chrysanthemums, symbols of autumn and longevity. The lid is painted with a young boy carrying a lantern, conveying a blessing of abundance. Dense with symbolism, this painted carrying box...
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  • Chinese Black Lacquer Presentation Box, circa 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This simple lacquered box is a 19th century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would have open...
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  • Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
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    This simple lacquered container was once a portable snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would h...
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  • Chinese Black Lacquer Vanity Box, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This elegant table chest was once used in the intimate quarters of a Qing-dynasty woman to store her cosmetics, jewelry, and other personal treasures. The wooden box is cloaked in la...
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  • Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
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    This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
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